Most of the Rays will be off today while in Cuba. But RHP Jake Odorizzi will be working. Odorizzi will pitch in a simulated or minor-league game in Port Charlotte. "We've got to keep him on schedule," Rays manager Kevin Cash said. "Otherwise, it will be an off day for the rest of the guys."

Meeting another president

President Barack Obama will attend Tuesday's game in Cuba. This will not be the first time Rays manager Kevin Cash has met a president. He said he met former Presidents George H.W. Bush and George Bush when he was a player for the Astros in 2010.

No extra innings

Because the Rays had to catch a bus to Tampa International Airport right after Sunday's game for their flight to Cuba, both teams agreed that it would go only nine innings. That's why the game, which took three hours and four minutes to play, was called even though the score was 8-8.

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UPDATE, 5:59 p.m.: The Rays are officially eliminated from the playoff race with their next loss or the Twins next win. ... Both LHP Xavier Cedeno and 3B coach Charlie Montoyo got word that their familes in Puerto Rico were safe and their homes withstood the hurricane. ... Ramos said he wasn't focused on the …